THE REBEL BRIDE: How Kim Cattrall’s Suit-Clad Wedding Became Fashion’s Quiet Revolution
In an era where celebrity nuptials unfold as Instagram spectacles and magazine exclusives, Kim Cattrall has written an entirely different narrative. The beloved actress, 69, married audio engineer Russell Thomas, 55, on December 4th in a ceremony that epitomized understated elegance at London’s historic Chelsea Old Town Hall. With just twelve carefully chosen guests in attendance, the couple’s union reflected something increasingly rare in celebrity culture—authentic intimacy over performative grandeur.
The sartorial choices alone deserve their own chapter in bridal history. Cattrall eschewed traditional white for a refined Dior suit, a decision that speaks volumes about modern matrimonial style. Styled by her longtime creative collaborator Patricia Field—the visionary costume designer who helped define Sex and the City‘s revolutionary approach to fashion storytelling—the ensemble represented the perfect marriage of tradition and rebellion. The actress elevated her look with Cornelia James gloves, the heritage British brand favored by royalty, and crowned the ensemble with a bespoke Philip Treacy creation. For those unfamiliar, Treacy isn’t merely a milliner—he’s a sculptor of dreams who transforms headwear into wearable art.
Thomas complemented his bride’s sophisticated aesthetic in a custom Richard James suit, demonstrating the couple’s shared reverence for bespoke craftsmanship and tailoring excellence. The coordination wasn’t matchy-matchy—it was a masterclass in harmonious dressing where two individuals maintain their distinct identities while creating a cohesive visual narrative.
Their love story began with decidedly modern origins. Meeting in 2016 at the BBC during Cattrall’s appearance on Woman’s Hour, their connection evolved through direct messages on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “It was very, very modern,” Cattrall revealed in a 2018 Glamour interview, describing their courtship’s effortless quality. Thomas’s eventual visit to Vancouver, where the actress was working, required considerable courage. “We didn’t really know each other other than having a few meals together,” she told PEOPLE in 2020. “But he came and we got along great. And we’ve been together ever since!”
What makes their partnership particularly compelling is its foundation of mutual respect and complementary spirits. “I’m very comfortable around him,” Cattrall shared. “He’s a firecracker and he’s got a wicked sense of humor. And he’s easy on the eyes!” By June 2025, speaking with The Times, she reflected on their journey together with obvious joy. “We’ve had such a blast,” she enthused, praising Thomas’s unconventional path. “He’s had an incredibly interesting life and really done it on his terms. He’s a bit of a rebel, which I love.”
Throughout their relationship, Cattrall and Thomas have deliberately maintained privacy, allowing their romance to flourish away from tabloid scrutiny. Their wedding—intimate, elegant, and refreshingly unpretentious—perfectly encapsulates this philosophy. In choosing quality over quantity, craftsmanship over spectacle, and authenticity over performance, they’ve created a wedding moment that feels genuinely revolutionary.
Sometimes the most powerful fashion statements aren’t shouted from social media feeds. Sometimes they’re whispered in Chelsea, witnessed by twelve souls, wearing Dior.
